Bute Road, ?

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

Had a good night last night, A mate came around and we chewed the fat and played around with some Track until just gone 11pm, but sorted out a lot of bits that needed some thought. :good:

So as I said above, I will start making Video 3 today, and see where that leads us.

Having these deadlines has both advantages and disadvantages in equal measure.

TheSignalEngineer · August 14, 2021

I go missing for a few days and Andrew has built a new set of baseboards, the thread is on page 9 plus there are videos already.

Regarding fiddle yards on a home roundy, I am planning to hide mine behind the sausage factory. Pigs in cattle wagons and other supplies in 12T vans incoming with breakfasts in Palethorpes vans outgoing. There will be a low relief building on a loading platform and double factory gate at one end which is fenced off for unloading livestock.

Winslow Boy · August 14, 2021

11 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Hi Ian, Not quite sure what you mean, I think everyone else can watch the Videos O.K. if that is what you mean.

I can't see any reason for not to work.

All sorted Mr P. After I posted my comment I thought I would have another try but this time on my phone and sure enough up you popped. Can I ask a daft question when you build your baseboards what's the maximum length/width h you choose? I ask because the boards I have are quite deep/wide and i'm wondering if I might have over done it?

Edited August 14, 2021 by Winslow Boy

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

1 hour ago, TheSignalEngineer said:

I go missing for a few days and Andrew has built a new set of baseboards, the thread is on page 9 plus there are videos already.

Regarding fiddle yards on a home roundy, I am planning to hide mine behind the sausage factory. Pigs in cattle wagons and other supplies in 12T vans incoming with breakfasts in Palethorpes vans outgoing. There will be a low relief building on a loading platform and double factory gate at one end which is fenced off for unloading livestock.

Do keep up,haha. .i would like something in front of mine but the guitars are in the way again now.

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

3 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said:

All sorted Mr P. After I posted my comment I thought I would have another try but this time on my phone and sure enough up you popped. Can I ask a daft question but when you build your baseboards what's the maximum length you choose? I ask because the boards I have are quite deep/wide and i'm wondering if I might have over done it?

I would normally say a max of 6ft x 2ft but I have used the full 8ft sheet for my fiddle yard as it ain't going anywhere in the near future.

Winslow Boy · August 14, 2021

4 minutes ago, Andrew P said:

I would normally say a max of 6ft x 2ft but I have used the full 8ft sheet for my fiddle yard as it ain't going anywhere in the near future.

Thanks for that. You turn them over as well to do the wiring don't you? Sorry to asking such 'simple' questions its just that I'm determined to get some work done on the layout this winter unless of course life intrudes.

Barnaby · August 14, 2021

oooops just realised with your starting the 3rd Video that I don't remember the 1st one so back I go.................... for a rerun or a first watch. :sungum:

EDIT>>> Found it in the very first post and I had watched it so I'm up to speed.

Edited August 14, 2021 by Barnaby

chuffinghell · August 14, 2021

I take it due to the lack of photos it finished and sold already? :lol:

I’m only jealous because you build them quickly and I’m at the opposite end of the scale :good:

gismorail · August 14, 2021

5 minutes ago, chuffinghell said:

I take it due to the lack of photos it finished and sold already?

I’m only jealous because you build them quickly and I’m at the opposite end of the scale

We will never know how many layouts Andy has built ‘under cover’ that would fall into built and sold and never photographed as he probably doesn’t know himself. I’m fairly sure he builds on every night under the duvet in dreamland :crazy_mini:

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

2 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

Thanks for that. You turn them over as well to do the wiring don't you? Sorry to asking such 'simple' questions its just that I'm determined to get some work done on the layout this winter unless of course life intrudes.

Yes I find that turning them on their back and standing upright to do the wiring is a dammed site easier than struggling underneath, and that's another reason for the over centre latches and the electric joining plugs, as well, and also this time not fitting the backscene to the Layout, as that makes it more difficult if very high.

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

2 hours ago, Barnaby said:

oooops just realised with your starting the 3rd Video that I don't remember the 1st one so back I go.................... for a rerun or a first watch.

EDIT>>> Found it in the very first post and I had watched it so I'm up to speed.

Set a reminder on = Andy Peters Model Railways, My You Tube channel. :good:

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

3 hours ago, chuffinghell said:

I take it due to the lack of photos it finished and sold already?

I’m only jealous because you build them quickly and I’m at the opposite end of the scale

Far from it young Chris, this I had planned to do some more Track configuration this morning, but then got caught up re planning how the Guitars were going to fit into the equation, so moved the Amp and Draw unit back to where they were last week.

I'm also going to re do the centre support for the 8ft Fiddle Yard board, to do away with the Lag (that should have been leg) that is in my way.

TOMORROW will now be the start of Track offerings, and maybe, JUST MAYBE, if your good, I'll have some pics of T R A C K. :dancer:

Edited August 14, 2021 by Andrew P

Andrew P · August 14, 2021

1 hour ago, gismorail said:

We will never know how many layouts Andy has built ‘under cover’ that would fall into built and sold and never photographed as he probably doesn’t know himself. I’m fairly sure he builds on every night under the duvet in dreamland

2002 Milton Road.

2003 Crammore Bridge.

2005 Blackwater Riverside.

2006 Kingsmill Viaduct.

2006 Kingsmill Yard.

2008 Crammore Inn.

2008 Lavender Hill MPD.

2008 Trent Valley Freightliner Depot.

2009 St Budoc, O Gauge.

2010 Deesdale Road.

2010 Glen Roy.

2011 Loch Leven.

2012 Masons Lane.

2012 Trebudoc, O Gauge.

2013 Bute Road (Midland).

2013 Fiddlers Yard.

2013 Glenfinick, N Gauge.

2014 Bitton, (Abandoned).

2014 Kingsley, (Abandoned).

2015 Whittaker St, (Partly abandoned).

2015 Pencarne Junction and Trewenn.

2015 West Shed.

2016 North Road. (later abandoned, but most re used).

2016 Pencarne, (Part of Pencarne Jct).

2016 Porth Merryn.

2016 Willsbridge (Bath Road).

2017 Beal St, O Gauge.

2017 Bristol Victoria, (Morphed into Kingsford and then Kings Moreton).

2017 Kingsford North Yard and Depot.

2017 Kings Moreton.

2017 Trecarne.

2017 Trewithen.

2018 Pen Y Bont, O Gauge.

2018 Seven Mills Sidings and Dore End., (then separated and Dore End became Bala Town),

2019 Argyle St.

2019 Bala Town, O Gauge.

2019 Cadley Hill.

2019 Kingsmill (Midland) TMD.

2019 Mason St (Goods).